Country France Department Somme Canton Friville-Escarbotin Area 3.95 km² | Region Hauts-de-France Arrondissement Abbeville Intercommunality Vimeu Industriel Local time Wednesday 11:06 AM | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind SE at 29 km/h, 75% Humidity | ||
Ochancourt is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
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Map of 80210 Ochancourt, France
Geography
Ochancourt is situated on the D48 road, some 10 miles (16 km) west of Abbeville.
History
Within the commune, on the ‘land of graves’, are said to rest the remains of those that died (9000+ ) at the Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu, where Louis III of France fought and defeated the Normans in 881. Other historians claim it is the site of the battle itself.
Places of interest
References
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